Overview

• D. K. Shivakumar said he has "moved heaven and earth" to tackle garbage but alleged entrenched mafias are blocking progress.
• He framed mobility, solid waste management, and drinking water as Bengaluru's core urban challenges under the GBA push.
• The deputy chief minister highlighted 1.27 crore registered vehicles and said the city's population could approach two crore.
• He announced 50% reservation for women in the reconstituted civic wards and said the total would rise to 369.
• Defending large transport projects, he promised tunnel designs that avoid Lalbagh and vowed to fast‑track elevated corridors and road works.